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Mother of six plays tackle football in Winnipeg

Former Virdenite Terri Wolfe is Fearless player
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Terri Wolfe

Former Virden resident Terri Wolfe was part of the Manitoba Fearless’ history-making season this year.

The Winnipeg-based women’s tackle football team finished second in the Western Women’s Canadian Football League’s Prairie Conference.

It hosted a home playoff game for the first time ever. The Fearless fell 13-9 to the Regina Riot in that hard-fought contest to end a successful season.

One of the highlights of the 2019 campaign was a 34-9 road win over the Riot. It was the first time the Fearless had beaten a Saskatchewan team. In the eight-team league’s eight seasons, the Riot have won three championships and the Saskatoon Valkyries five.

What did Wolfe enjoy most about the season?

“I think making Saskatchewan sit up and take notice of us. It felt good to be respected in the league. Regina and Saskatoon have dominated the league since it started, and to know that we are now a part of that mix feels incredible. I think that made the loss in the first round of the playoffs even tougher to swallow, but it has given us the motivation to come back even stronger next year.”

Manitoba defensive coordinator Brett MacFarlane said Wolfe, a cornerback, is one of the more professional athletes he has had the pleasure working with on the Fearless. In his four years coaching her, MacFarlane has witnessed her growth in understanding and playing her position.
“Terri’s strength and what she brings to the defence is a relentless pursuit to improving at her position with each practice and with each game. What makes Terri special is her mindset toward preparing for her opponent and for paying special attention to all the small details that accompany preparing for an opponent. This particular focus is what allows Terri to excel on the field.”

Football is just one part of Wolfe’s busy life. She is a teacher, a triathlete, and the married mother of five children and a step-daughter. Wolfe has played all but one season for the Fearless since she started in 2014.

“I keep playing because I love it,” she said of competing for the Fearless. “I always wanted to play in high school, so I guess I'm making up for it now.

“I also believe I can still improve, and that challenges me to keep playing. I know one day my body will say, ‘Enough,’ and I'll have to quit, but until then, I plan on being out there.”

The Fearless are thrilled to have her.

“In general, what I learned about Terri is that she has a kind soul and a really big heart,” said first-year teammate Taylor Post. “She looked out for me as a rookie this season, and I really appreciated that. She also has a quick wit and tells it like it is, which made for some fun sideline banter. At the end of the day she is an important part of the Fearless family!”

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